Genia Xasis

CEO & Founding Partner at Berkana

Discussion leader

Genia Xasis is the CEO and Founding Partner of Berkana, as well as the Founder and General Manager of MVC & Partners, an international investment advisory firm specializing in fundraising, market access, and strategic partnerships across the GCC, Asia, Europe, and the United States.

With more than a decade of experience in venture capital, family offices, and cross-border business development, Genia has advised startups, venture funds, family offices, and corporations on capital raising, investor relations, and international expansion. She has built strategic relationships with leading investors, sovereign institutions, and influential business leaders across multiple regions.

Her work focuses on connecting exceptional founders with global capital while building trusted communities that shape the future of investing. Through Berkana, she is creating a platform where the world's most influential women investors, family office principals, and decision-makers collaborate to unlock opportunities, share knowledge, and drive meaningful economic impact.

Genia is passionate about long-term value creation, global partnerships, and empowering the next generation of women leading capital allocation.